[ProfessorDave]

Take the tank to Lowe's - for $15 you can use the propane exchange machine and get a new tank - filled. The propane company will able to easily fix it when they go to refill it.

[ProfessorDave]

Exchange your propane tank in the machine outside of Lowes or Home Depot; about $15. The propane company will fix it easily when they go to refill it.

[Steve Feltner]

I have an extra tank that is almost full. Call me and you can have it. 352-661-7052....Steve

[jerry van]

If you look closely, on /off is imprinted on valve wheel.

[Dana1963]

Outside definitely in shade if possible

[McGyver9]

I'd bet that the OPD valve is tripped, and you have the valve all the way open already.
There is a recessed flat head screw on the side of the valve, near the base, that you can loosen slightly to vent the pressure on top of the "OPD" valving inside.
Obviously, don't do this in an enclosed area, or with a live flame/pilot light nearby..
Just let it blow for 3 seconds or so.

Also, as a few folks already said, if you have a faulty tank, just go exchange it at Lowe's....
Remember, it's ALWAYS more economical to have them refilled.
The exchange tanks are NOT full when you buy/exchange them..

Here's a photo.
The screw is just above/right the threads with the blue sealer on them.

https://rvpartsexpress.com/wp-conten...45667655-1.jpg

[dougawhite]

With propane tanks some of the connections are left hand threaded. Try turning it clockwise to loosen.

[Curtisbwp]

Hmm..been in florida since 2003, have always had a gas grill, never have i faced that problem.
This is related: " As cold as brass bal

[MD1873]

Almost every fuel gas is a left handed thread you can tell by the nut on the part if it has little cuts in it it is left hand thread

[Nusch]

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[harold63G]

I see lots of comments about where and how to store tanks. Raises a question for me but I don't know how to start a new "topic" or would it be a "thread" or "forum". ]Lightning and Propane Tanks. Are they a risk for lightning strikes here in Lightning Capital of U.S.
Have heard of strikes, rare, but hitting a large tank feeding a home, starting a fire in the feeder line and burning down the house. Not my issue here although I have do neighbors with that setup. I am just wondering about the small tanks we store outside in grill or lanai or porch, etc. Thanks

[Worldseries27]

I worked in the natural gas industry for 40 years and i never shut my propane tank main shut off valve daily. Nuff said

[harold63G]

Are propane tanks at risk of lightning strike? I see a house with lighting rods and they are grounded about 10 feed from a very large, buried tank. Also what about our small tanks stored on patio, lanai, in outdoor grill?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Miguel 1952

I would like to keep an extra propane tank for my grill, but where to store it safely. Any suggestions? TIA

Why? they are so easy to exchange about anywhere. Usually you can tell when they are getting low with the hissing sound?